Childminder in Bexley

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate a healthy level of self-esteem and are confident in the care of the childminder. She is very supportive and nurturing in her approach and creates a warm atmosphere for children. This helps them to settle in smoothly and develop secure and mutual bonds with the childminder. Children show that they feel safe as they approach the childminder when they need reassurance or help.

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The provision is good

Children have opportunities to hold lovely conversations with the childminder throughout their time with her. For example, during story time she gives children time to think and respond to her probing questions. She provides opportunities for children to reflect on their prior learning, prompting children to remember what they saw or did before. They learn about things that can go up in the air and why it is that things might sink. This helps children to express their thoughts and ideas, building on their communication skills.

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The provision is good

Children use their manners and show kindness and respect for one another. They happily share and take turns. Following the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, the childminder has identified that children have had limited opportunities to socialise. As a result, she prioritises helping children to visit the local community. This helps children to feel confident and happy in social situations.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has made positive improvements since the last inspection. She networks with local childminders to share ideas and works closely with the local early years team. This helps to keep her knowledge up to date. However, the childminder's arrangements for monitoring her practice are not precise enough. She does not identify and address all gaps in her knowledge and skills fully to develop her teaching skills and practice further. n Children often visit the local community and learn about the wider world around them. They build on their awareness of others and learn about respecting other people. They enjoy visiting the library, where they can listen to stories and explore books on their interests. They have fun and make new friends when they attend playgroups. These activities help children to develop their social skills and confidence. n Children become independent learners, well prepared for the next stage in their

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learning. Older children securely choose resources that are of interest to them and that are available for them to initiate their own play. However, the organisation of the indoor learning environment, including the resources, does not fully support the younger children. Younger children have limited opportunities to move around freely and access toys of their own choice independently.

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need to do better?

24 May 2023 n The childminder regularly observes the children in her care and gathers information from parents. This helps to inform her planning and helps her to assess whether children make sufficient progress in their development. The childminder plans learning experiences for children that cover all areas of the curriculum and increase their cultural capital. Children who have limited opportunities to learn outdoors are provided with a wide range of outdoor experiences. Children learn about planting and how to look after plants. They are encouraged to listen to the natural sounds in the environment. n Parents are very satisfied with the provision. They comment on the effective communication with the childminder and the variety of activities provided. They are kept up to date with their children's learning. The childminder gathers plenty of information when children first start, as well as at the beginning of each

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session, to help inform her planning. This helps children to benefit from a consistent approach to their development. n The childminder uses various opportunities to support children's healthy lifestyles. Children take regular walks in the community and have daily outdoor play to exercise and build on their physical development. However, the childminder does not fully extend children's understanding about the importance of healthy lifestyles. For example, she does not consistently ensure that children follow the hygiene procedures that she has in place and that they understand why this is important.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of her role in protecting children who may be at risk of harm. She is aware of the possible signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder regularly updates her policies and procedures to ensure they contain appropriate contact numbers. She knows the procedures to follow should there be any concerns about a child's safety or well-being. Children learn about road safety, the dangers of stroking dogs that they come into contact with and about risks associated with strangers. This helps to keep children safe when out in the community.

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should:

n monitor practice further and ensure that any gaps in knowledge and skills are fully addressed to raise the quality of teaching and practice continuously n review the organisation of resources and learning environments to increase the opportunities for younger children to explore and make their own choices in their play n offer more consistent support for children to learn and understand about

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should:

24 May 2023 personal hygiene and healthy lifestyles.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 115571 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10267929 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 28 November 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2000. She lives in Sidcup, Kent. The childminder cares for children on Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, all year round. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded places for three-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder discussed with the inspector how she organises her early years provision. She spoke about her learning programme, including the activities she plans and how they benefit children's development. n The inspector observed the interaction of the childminder and the children and the impact the teaching has on their learning and development. n The inspector discussed the arrangements for the safeguarding of children and the childminder's reporting procedures. n Parents shared their views on the setting with the inspector. n The childminder and the inspector discussed professional development and how the childminder evaluates her provision. A range of documents were sampled, including suitability checks, qualification certificates and training logs.

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Inspection activities

24 May 2023 We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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